Portable exercise device and method of preventing lactic-acid build-up

Abstract

An exercise device comprising a pedal adapted for use with a skate and having a skate engaging portion disposed therewith.

1. An exercise device for use with an individual wearing a skate, said skate comprising at least one blade or at least one wheel, said device comprising:
 (a) two arms, each of said arm being movable to and from a 1 st  position and a 2 nd  position; 
 (b) a pedal operably connected to each of said arms and for frictional engagement with said at least one blade or at least one wheel of said skate of said individual, said pedal further comprising a block, said block being selected from the group consisting of;
 (i) a top portion containing a substantially continuous groove made of a resilient material, said groove being substantially longer than its width, said groove being oriented in a direction accommodating said at least one blade or at least one wheel of said skate and said groove having a width substantially smaller than the at least one blade or at least one wheel of said skate to allow for frictional and secured engagement when inserted therewith, and 
 (ii) a top portion containing a substantially continuous groove made of a resilient material, said groove being substantially longer than its width, said groove being oriented in a direction accommodating said at least one blade or at least one wheel of said skate, said groove being sufficiently deep and sufficiently wide such that the skate touches the top portion of at least one said block, and the at least one blade or at wheel does not come into contact with the pedal to allow for frictional and secured engagement when inserted therewith; 
 
 (c) resistance means to provide resistance for opposing motion of said arms; and 
 (d) a controller for regulating said resistance means. 
 
     
     
       2. An exercise device for an individual wearing a skate, said skate comprising at least one blade or at least one wheel, said device comprising:
 (a) a flywheel for providing resistance to rotary motion; 
 (b) a controller for regulating the resistance to rotation of said flywheel; 
 (c) a pair of arms operably connected to said flywheel; and 
 (d) a pedal operably connected to each of said arms and for frictional engagement with said at least one blade or at least one wheel of said skate of said individual, said pedal further comprising a block, said block being selected from the group consisting of
 (i) a top portion containing a substantially continuous groove made of a resilient material, said groove being substantially longer than its width, said groove being oriented in a direction accommodating said at least one blade or at least one wheel of said skate and said groove having a width substantially smaller than the at least one blade or at least one wheel of said skate to allow for frictional and secured engagement when inserted therewith, and 
 (ii) a top portion containing a substantially continuous groove said groove being substantially longer than its width, said groove being oriented in a direction accommodating said at least one blade or at least one wheel of said skate, said groove being sufficiently deep and sufficiently wide such that the skate touches the top portion of said block, and the at least one blade or at least one wheel does not come into contact with the pedal to allow for frictional and secured engagement when inserted therewith. 
 
 
     
     
       3. The exercise device of  claim 1  or  2  wherein said pedal further comprises:
 a bottom portion containing a weight for predisposing said bottom portion in a downwards direction. 
 
     
     
       4. The exercise device of  claim 3  wherein said each pedal carries auxiliary attachments for securing with said skate. 
     
     
       5. The exercise device of  claim 4  wherein said auxiliary attachments comprise a looping member. 
     
     
       6. The exercise device of  claim 1  or  2  wherein the exercise device is a stationary bicycle. 
     
     
       7. The exercise device of  claim 1  or  2  wherein the exercise device is a stair climber. 
     
     
       8. The exercise device of  claim 1  or  2  wherein the exercise device is an elliptical trainer.